Cultural Resources

Services to Cultural Organizations, Artists, Members and the General Public
At the heart of the Council’s mission is service to the community.  Over the years, the Council has offered critically needed technical assistance, networking opportunities, information sharing and basic assistance. Some of the most stable and ongoing programs include:

Source for National Information:
The Council is the local arts agency for this region.  We continually gather information from national sources, especially Americans for the Arts, a national arts organization offering advocacy, technical assistance and collegial sharing. The Council stays current on studies produced by a variety of national resources.

Advocacy: 
The Council's advocacy efforts cover public policy and funding issues locally, state-wide and nationally, speaking on behalf of the cultural industry and its impact on issues and people. Art and Culture: Part of the Solution has been a recurring theme with legislators.

Speakers’ Bureau:
The Council often provides speakers and content for area organizations’ meetings.

Cultural Committees:
The Council has three committees that meet monthly: The Cultural Executives Committee is a group of cultural leaders who meet to learn, network and collaborate. The group consists of senior management staff from over 120 non-profit cultural organizations across Palm Beach County.   The Cultural Education Committee is a group of youth program coordinators and education departments, encompassing visual art, dance, theatre, music, history and science.  They discuss topics relevant to their field, network and learn.  The Cultural Marketing Committee are marketing professionals from county arts organizations who meet to collaborate on marketing efforts, network and learn from occasional guest speakers.  

One-on-One Assistance:
Regularly, the Council fields calls and inquiries from organizations and individuals seeking advice, information and counseling. Based on staff resources, these inquiries are addressed and fulfilled.

Development of New Organizations:
The Council’s history is rich with examples of involvement in the creation of new organizations. These include the Armory Art Center, The Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Center for Creative Education.

Recognition and Awards:
The Council regularly recognizes outstanding achievements in arts and culture in the county.  These include the South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship, and the Ubertalli and Fyfe Awards.  Since January 2007, the Council has held the Muse Awards, a signature event recognizing the best of the best in arts and culture in our county. 

Statistics and Informational Resources:
The Council occasionally undertakes research such as the Economic Impact Studies, in which data is gathered from these and similar endeavors and disseminated widely to the community. In addition, organizations (such as chambers of commerce, business groups, government, tourism industry colleagues and others) seek information on arts and culture in this area. We are an important resource for such inquiries.

Events:
Over the years the Council has provided many events for the public and members, including lectures and gatherings at the homes of collectors.